Kamal Jain
Chief Scientist at Walmart Global Tech
Kamal Jain is Affiliated Professor of Computer Science at University of Washington and Chief Scientist (Fellow) at Walmart Global Tech. He founded Faira, a real estate technology company, and previously held senior research roles at Amazon, eBay Research Labs, and Microsoft Research Center. His expertise includes scientific innovation, economics, business strategy, and algorithm development.
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Walmart Global Tech Chief Scientist (Fellow) 2022–present · current
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University of Washington Affiliated Professor of Computer Science 2013–present · current
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Amazon Chief Scientist (Sr. Principal) 2020–2021 · past
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Faira Founder and CEO 2015–2020 · past
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TiE Seattle Charter Member 2012–2014 · past
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eBay Research Labs Distinguished Research Scientist 2011–2015 · past
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Operation Research Associate Editor 2007–2010 · past
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INFORMS Vice Chair 2006–2009 · past
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Microsoft Principal Researcher 2000–2011 · past
Education
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Georgia Institute of Technology Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Computer Science, Math, Operation Research, Economics · 1996–2000
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Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Computer Science and Engineering · 1992–1996
Organizations
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Walmart Global Tech Chief Scientist (Fellow) 2022–present · current
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University of Washington Affiliated Professor of Computer Science 2013–present · current
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Amazon Chief Scientist (Sr. Principal) 2020–2021 · past
Education
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Georgia Institute of Technology Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Computer Science, Math, Operation Research, Economics · 1996–2000
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Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Computer Science and Engineering · 1992–1996
